In the earlier part of September Good Morning America, had a discussion on how school lunch can improve a student’s behavior, once it is healthy. The news report stated that some schools plan to replace fat filled white bread hoagies with more healthy lunch options for the students. But some school officials believe because of the lunch options, changes it has brought zero weapons on campus, zero expulsions and zero drug or alcohol on campus.
Although officials might believe this, I believe that healthy meals cannot play a role in behavior problems. Evidently, it can play a role in stopping obesity among students. It worries me that school officials can think healthy meals may contribute or help improve a child’s academic performance and awareness.
Having a healthy meal at lunch time would help develop changes within the classroom. These changes may include better student-teacher interaction and better alert students. Healthy lunches would also decrease obesity among the students. Therefore, a healthy lunch helps develop a meaningful academic environment for both the student and the teacher.
I agree with you in that more choices in school lunches are not going to bring better behavior to the students. As you said, it may cut down on obesity, but will not have anything to do with behavioral status.
Tiff
Posted by: Tiffany at October 10, 2004 10:00 PMI found it hard to believe that school officals might think it can stop students from bringing in weapons or stop unwanted behaviors.
Better lunches will help the student have good energy through the day
Posted by: Kasi Soxs at January 21, 2005 02:11 PM